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How computer vision can improve defect detection and traceability in pharma inspection
Pharmaceutical manufacturing depends on repeatable inspection. A tablet with a crack, chip, stain, discoloration or other visible anomaly can signal a problem that deserves attention before product moves further downstream. Human inspection remains valuable, but it is inherently variable and difficult to scale consistently across long runs, multiple products and changing operators. Computer vision offers…Codis completes acquisition of Catalent manufacturing plant
Codis announced today that it completed its previously announced acquisition of a UK-based manufacturing facility from Catalent. The Haverhill, England-based company agreed to acquire the oral solid dose (OSD) development and manufacturing plant in Nottingham last month. The facility adds OSD development and small-scale manufacturing capabilities to Codis’ offerings, enabling it to offer a single…Sponsored Content See More >
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Fujifilm Biotechnologies selected for FDA PreCheck Pilot Program
A Fujifilm Biotechnologies’ commercial-scale cell culture manufacturing facility has been selected for the FDA’s PreCheck Pilot Program, the company announced. The CDMO’s Holly Springs, North Carolina, facility was selected as one of seven participants in the program designed to strengthen United States pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities and accelerate patient access to critical medicines. “We are honored…
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Personalized medicine: advanced technology is saving lives
The concept of a “batch size one” in pharmaceutical manufacturing is closer than ever. There are companies advancing cell therapies in which body cells are used to heal or support the individual patient. These cells are manipulated or edited to change certain biological characteristics before being transferred to the patient. Personalized medicine is truly about…
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Bristol Myers Squibb to build new plant in Houston
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) announced the selection of Houston, Texas, as the site for a new 600,000 square-foot multi-modal manufacturing campus, representing an approximately $2.3 billion investment. The campus, at Generation Park in Houston, will create nearly 500 skilled jobs, the company said. The campus’ multi-modal capabilities will allow BMS to manufacture multiple types of medicines – such…
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Bristol Myers Squibb to build new plant in Houston
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) announced the selection of Houston, Texas, as the site for a new 600,000 square-foot multi-modal manufacturing campus, representing an approximately $2.3 billion investment. The campus, at Generation Park in Houston, will create nearly 500 skilled jobs, the company said. The campus’ multi-modal capabilities will allow BMS to manufacture multiple types of medicines – such…
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Report: Japan health authorities investigate Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory after five deaths
Japanese health authorities searched a Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory in Japan following reports of five deaths related to dietary supplements, Reuters reports. The plant inspection in western Japan is the second in recent days as health authorities inspected the company’s Osaka facility. In addition to the five reported deaths, there have been more than 100 hospitalizations…






































